Bøker av Jody Kaye

From Jody Kaye, bestselling author and the creator of the Kingsbrier Quintuplets, comes Bleeding Heart: a slow burn, enemies to lovers, opposites attract romance. When a small town darling runs out on her wedding, a chance encounter with a broody former musician leads to a fake relationship with some sizzling and not-so-fake chemistry...-Jake-A runaway bride walks into a bar.No kidding... But I'm pretty sure my friends are trying to pull a fast one on me when Paisley Cooper bursts into Sweet Caroline's, searching for a place to hide.Now the local socialite, whose boutique has been right under my nose, is in my sights. And I'm no bleeding heart. So, I con Paisley into posing as my girlfriend by threatening her business.At first, nobody believes our relationship is real. I mean, why would Paisley abandon her doctor groom at the altar for an irritable strip club owner?However mismatched, Paisley's infuriating ability to stand up to me somehow convinces everyone we're perfect for each other. Whenever we kiss, even I can't help thinking the same thing, too. Although it's not like falling in love makes any difference when I already know forever isn't guaranteed.Paisley & Jake's love story is perfect for readers who love contemporary romances filled with drama, twists and turns, fiercely independent heroines, and possessive alphas! A slow burn, enemies to lovers, bad boy falls for the good girl, opposites attract romance complete with humor and sexy banter, Bleeding Heart is a full-length book in the small town North Carolina, Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series and has a guaranteed happily ever after.

From Jody Kaye, bestselling author and the creator of the Kingsbrier Quintuplets, comes Home Wrecker: an emotional and intense reverse age gap romance. The chemistry is undeniable between a struggling single mother, determined to bring a positive male influence into her adorable son's life, and the swoon-worthy younger man assigned to be his role model. -Cary-To get my head screwed on straight before it's too late, I took on a mentor role with the big brother program. Shallow as it sounds, what any nine-year-old got from having me as a role model wasn't a priority. Then Bhodi reminds me of everything I lost out on during my childhood.Unlike the adults in my life, I'd planned on doing right by the kid. And not because of the way his mom, Holly's, bare midriff always peeks over those signature cut-off shorts.Or the way the woman-old enough to be my... older sister-looks at me from under those thick lashes.After Holly gives me one night, she's stolen my heart, and I'm set on winning hers over. I'll do anything to keep them, including chasing off Bhodi's old man, who is looking for a second chance.And it leaves everyone around us wondering who is the real home wrecker?Holly & Cary's love story is perfect for readers who love angsty, found family, contemporary and new adult single parent romances filled with drama. A sizzling, southern, age gap romance, Home Wrecker features an jilted older woman's second chance at love when she falls for a sexy, rich businessman. This is a full-length book in the southern small town North Carolina Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series and has a guaranteed happily ever after.

From Jody Kaye, bestselling author and the creator of the Kingsbrier Quintuplets, comes an emotional story of the common bond between a struggling former soldier turned animal trainer and his much younger coworker, who is caught in the past by the lingering repercussions of her tragic choice. Filled with angst, Deep Gap, an age gap, workplace romance, will twist you up inside and restore your belief in the resiliency of the human spirit...-Byron-What does an almost middle-aged guy like me have in common with a young woman who was never allowed to grow up?Not much... Other than death.Greer accepts responsibility for taking life for granted. But the weight of others' expectations leaves her existing in the past. She stands on one side of a deep chasm, tied down by regrets that highlight a bleak future.When Greer needs a lift, I recognize our histories are strikingly similar, and I'm struggling as much with being left behind by the people I held dear. But can two lonely hearts bridge the gap together and find a promise for tomorrow?Greer & Byron's love story is perfect for readers who love drama filled, angsty, found family, contemporary and new adult romances. A steamy workplace, friends to lovers romance about a younger woman who finds comfort in the healing arms of a cinnamon roll hero, this blue collar romance is a short story in the small town North Carolina, Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series and has a guaranteed happily ever after.

From Jody Kaye, bestselling author and the creator of the Kingsbrier Quintuplets, comes a highly addictive and twisted, secret lovers romance between a medical student and the hunky single dad with a stutter, who works as a handyman at the strip club she dances at. There's a Sliver of Truth hiding behind their steamy hookups. But is it love or simply lust? And what happens when a Mill Girl breaks the cardinal rule?-Cece-Men beg to touch my body. Yet, Dusty's moves against mine in unspeaking eloquence.My heart stammers when we're alone, and he growls my name.I hate that I love the strength of his arms.I love that I hate it too. The feeling keeps me sane because when we're apart, doubt creeps in.I'm ashamed to admit my fears about what happens if everyone finds out we've been hooking up. Along with the guilt comes the horrible thoughts I shouldn't have about Dusty's disability.Perhaps those emotions are a sign I'm not a good person and there is a sliver of truth that I don't deserve a better life.After all, what would a single dad really want with a woman who took her clothes off to get to where she is?Cece & Dusty's love story is perfect for contemporary and new adult & college romance readers who love forbidden workplace taboo, and single parents starting over and ready for their second chance at love. A steamy, found family romance about a child abuse survivor, trying to better her life and forced to examine her bias towards her brother's best friend after he's become disabled, Sliver of Truth is a full-length book in the southern small town North Carolina Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series and has a guaranteed happily ever after.

From Jody Kaye, bestselling author and the creator of the Kingsbrier Quintuplets, comes a heartbreakingly honest story of an assault survivor whose unlikely friendship with a former college basketball player helps her heal. Full of heavy emotion and written with grace, Shred of Decency, a friends to lovers romance, grabs onto your heart and soul and doesn't let go...-Aidy-It's my word against his, and understanding the risk of someone finding out what happened to me is a hard pill to swallow.When the pain and loneliness becomes unbearable, I run into the most unlikely person capable of stopping my world from caving in... A decent man, who spent time behind bars.No one believes Morgan has much to offer anymore, not even him.But this once? I know better.Morgan is looking for a fresh start, too. I rely on his friendship while learning how to feel safe again. Yet the closer we get, the more I question how often the punishment fits the crime.Aidy & Morgan's love story is perfect for readers who love angsty, found family, new adult and college sports romances. A steamy slow burn about a good girl in need of comfort who finds first love in the arms of a bad boy basketball player, this opposites attract romance is the first full-length book in the small town North Carolina, Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series and has a guaranteed happily ever after.

From Jody Kaye, bestselling author and the creator of the Kingsbrier Quintuplets, comes Holding Onto Hope, the follow-up short story to Splinter of Hope. Fear and doubt strain Trig and Kimber's relationship as they struggle to conceive a second baby. Will getting pregnant be what saves their marriage?-Trig-Sometimes you can't give the people you love everything they want no matter how hard you try. Other times, people need more of you than you're capable of giving. I'm at a crossroads between my wants and their needs. Kimber and I haven't been able to grow our family, and the clock is winding down.My friendship with Jake is becoming a nightmare. Convinced everyone has it better than he does, my partner can't see the damage he's inflicting on himself and those around us.Forced to choose, I'm holding onto hope that it's never too late.Set in small town North Carolina, the continuation of Kimber & Trig's love story is perfect for readers who love steamy contemporary romance books with all the angst. A marriage in crisis, infertility romance, Holding onto Hope is the fourth in the southern small town North Carolina Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series and has a guaranteed happily ever after.

From Jody Kaye, bestselling author and the creator of the Kingsbrier Quintuplets, comes Splinter of Hope; an emotionally gripping romantic short story about a woman who lived through the trauma of giving a secret child up for adoption and a sexy, southern, wounded warrior determined to make her his...-Kimber-What does anyone know about love at eighteen?All I was sure of was how much I loved my daughter... and giving her away destroyed me.Because back then the only labels I wore proved I was unwanted.Since we met, Trig has stood by my side. A protector. A lover.A splinter of hope that my arms won't always be empty.He says he loves me, and I finally have the desire to lay my secrets bare.Except giving Trig another reason to walk away feels a lot like sacrificing our future... And I've already made one decision that shattered my heart.Set in small town North Carolina, Kimber & Trig's love story is perfect for readers who love angsty, found family, contemporary romance with protective heroes. A steamy prequel to Shred of Decency, this book is the first in the Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series and has a guaranteed happily ever after. Grab a box of tissues for this tear-jerker and experience a roller coaster of emotions in a secret baby romance with a twist!